Pikakari Beach sits on Tallinn's northern edge, where the city thins toward the Paljassaare peninsula. It is a proper sandy beach rather than just a strip of shoreline, with views across the bay and a wilder feel than the more obvious urban waterfronts closer to the Old Town.
The beach works best for travellers who like seeing the less polished edges of a capital. Combine it with a walk toward the Paljassaare nature area, where reeds, open water, and migratory birds make the setting feel far removed from the cruise port and medieval streets.